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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.38, 913.08 and 586.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.38, 913.08 and 586.64 is: 879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.38 : 913.08 = 586.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.38/913.08 = 586.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.38x = 913.08 × 586.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.38x = 535,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,649.25/609.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.01

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